Ode to Autumn
I love golden autumn days which is probably why we chose September as the month to get married and, to celebrate our anniversary this year, we had a day out on the Sussex Downs.
We had a picnic near Firle Beacon and then went for a very breezy walk where Molly enjoyed many a roll in the lush fields! Then hubby and I enjoyed ice-creams in the village. Firle is one of the loveliest villages I’ve ever seen and could well be a contender for Miss Read’s Fairacre with its pretty cottages and gardens bursting with vegetables.
We also visited St Peter’s Church where there was a very impressive Elizabethan tomb lit up by a stunning modern stained-glass window.
It was then on to the Seven Sisters where we walked to the cottage used in the film Atonement.
The hedgerows were dripping with bright berries which was a sad reminder that summer is over but also a reason to celebrate because autumn is my favourite season.
We also had a trip to the Luton Hoo estate open day. The estate has been used in innumerable films from Charles Dickens’ adaptations to Gosford Park. We went along to visit the A&K Wilson exhibition and also had a walk around the six-acre walled garden. Here I am beside the most impressive window frame.
Counting down to publication day now! A Weekend with Mr Darcy is already available online and my husband has even seen it in Waterstones! Exciting times!
Loving the picture of Molly with the wind in her ears! Hope she didn’t roll in anything stinky.
Thanks, Jane! Luckily, Molly only likes to roll on clean grass. She particularly likes fresh dew, frost and snow, bless her!
Happy Anniversary to you both.
I love the sound of all those fabulous places you visited and Molly certainly looked as if she was enjoying herself too.
I agree, Molly looked like she was having a good time! Autumn is my favorite time of year too. But it’s also when I get most home sick. Before I moved here, it was all about Thanksgiving, Halloween and pumpkin pie. Now it’s about rain, cool air and lush scenery. I love it! Happy Anniversary to you and Hubby!! Sounds like you had a lovely day! xx
Happy Anniversary to both of you! and I agree that September is the best possible month for a wedding. It looks as if you had a lovely and very packed day out.
Thanks, gals! We adore September. It seems to be more temperate than our English summers, doesn’t it?
It´s great to meet Molly in the pics. I adore her. Lovely dog. Congratulations, Victoria.
Kisses from Málaga
Isa